Manager, International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Support

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Department of Advanced Learning and Specialty Programs (ALSP) serves as a catalyst to empower learners to be successful and positive contributors in their school community, post-secondary pathways, and life. Through programmatic support and collaborative partnerships, ALSP provides equitable access to high-quality, student-centered programs (AP, Gifted, IB, Magnet, and PL) that develop the interests, strengths, and talents of our learners.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Advanced Learning, the Manager, International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Support leads the IB Program Support team in ensuring that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned with the CPS Instructional Core Vision. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Manager, International Baccalaureate Program Support will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Supervise, develop, and manage the performance of a high-functioning and collaborative IB program support team that is able to execute effectively and meet deadlines

Contribute to strategic planning around IB initiatives, professional learning, and instructional priorities to support a district-wide vision for teaching and learning and postsecondary success

Collaborate with other Program Managers through centralized meeting structures to ensure school-facing supports reflect a coherent vision for teaching and learning across program areas

Facilitate regular meetings with Program Specialists and IB Coordinators to identify priority areas for continuous improvement of equitable access to, and success within, IB courses

Engage in regular progress monitoring and feedback cycles to deepen the impact of IB Program Specialists

Provide subject matter expertise on district-wide initiatives, including cross-departmental programs, RFPs, and resource development

Maintain program area expertise by staying abreast of current research, practices, and innovation in the field

Other duties and workstreams as assigned In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Manager, International Baccalaureate Program Support must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, required

Valid teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) with appropriate content and grade-level endorsement is required

LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement preferred

Master's degree preferred Experience Required:

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education, including the following, is required:

Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience. (Three (3) years of teaching experience will be considered in combination with two (2) years of experience in an elevated, content specialist-type role.)

Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.

Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners, including creating, organizing, and facilitating professional learning experiences that meet participants' needs.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting IB programs or other advanced learning and/or speciality programs at the District level

Experience leading a high-functioning team within the program area focus, providing professional coaching, or managing others.

Experience with program management, supporting strategic planning, and adult learning to shape the cross-program district-wide professional learning strategy. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning

Deep knowledge/understanding of teaching and learning instructional best practices in advanced courses

Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success

Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish and articulate a vision and goals, set high standards, and effectively guide individuals and teams in the realization of expectations set

Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously

Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff

Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision and ensuring that all students have access to grade-level, standards-aligned learning opportunities

Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district

Excellent technology skills (Student Information Systems, Google Suite, etc.) Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.